The Bangalore To Nandi Hills Tour Package is an early-morning car trip from Bangalore to watch the sunrise at Nandi Hills, then visit the Adiyogi statue on the way back. It suits young couples, friends, photographers and families who do not mind starting before dawn.
Route and travel
The car picks you up in Bangalore at about 4 AM, as per the itinerary. Nandi Hills is about 60 km north, a drive of roughly 1.5 hours at that hour. After the sunrise and the hilltop sights, you drive about an hour to the Isha centre at Chikkaballapur. The trip ends back in Bangalore by late morning, around 11 AM.
Places covered
- Sunrise viewpoint on Nandi Hills
- The Nandi temple on the hilltop
- Tipu Sultan's summer palace on the hill
- The Adiyogi statue at the Isha centre, Chikkaballapur
Tips for this trip
- The hill gate usually opens around 6 AM. Reaching early helps you get near the front of the queue.
- In the monsoon and winter, fog can hide the sunrise. The cloud views are still worth it.
- Take a sweater or jacket. The hilltop is windy and cold at dawn.
- Monkeys on the hill snatch food and plastic bags, so keep snacks out of sight.
- Avoid long weekends if you can, as the ghat road jams with cars and bikes.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the car pick us up?
The itinerary shows a 4 AM pickup in Bangalore.
Is there an entry fee at Nandi Hills?
A small entry fee and parking charge are collected at the gate.
Does the fare cover the entry and parking charges?
The car and driver are part of this package. Please check the inclusions and fare shown on this page for tolls, parking and entry.
Explore other Bangalore and Mysore tour packages. For an afternoon version with the evening show, see the Bangalore To Adiyogi Chikkaballapur Package.